The fields of Chemistry, Chemical Biology, and Chemical Engineering prepare students for a wide range of both established and non-traditional career options and possibilities.
The College of Chemistry’s professional Career Adviser, Najet Carrick, is here to help you explore those options and assist you in achieving your professional and educational goals.
Najet is also availabe to discuss off-campus research opportunities.
Najet Carrick
Contact Info
Appointments available via Handshake
About Najet
"I am so fortunate to work with the College of Chemistry students. Over the past two years, I have worked with undergraduate and masters students with their career-related needs. Prior to joining Berkeley Career Engagement and the College of Chemistry, I spent ten years working with students, recent graduates, and professionals from diverse backgrounds to evaluate transferable skills, write resumes and cover letters, recommend job search strategies, and prepare for interviews. I love helping students identify goals, consider options after graduation, and guide them through the internship or job search process. I graduated from UC Davis with a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, and my professional career has spanned working in multiple industries. I love spending time with my husband and children, and I enjoy reading, hiking, and cooking.
Please feel free to book a time to meet with me on Handshake for virtual and in-person appointments. And be sure to connect with me on my LinkedIn page."
Upcoming Events
Volta Foundation
Battery Career Fair - Spring 2025
April 3, 2025 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM ET | Virtual
Attending the Volta Foundation Battery Career Fair presents a unique opportunity to explore a dynamic and rapidly growing battery industry! By attending, you’ll get to meet top companies and industry leaders, learn about cutting-edge advancements, and explore various career paths—from research and development to production and management.
It’s a fantastic chance to network, gain valuable insights, and potentially land internships or job offers that match your career goals. If you’re looking to make a significant impact in a field that’s crucial for the future of energy and transportation, this is the place to be. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to kickstart a rewarding career in the battery industry!
Register for the Volta Foundation Battery Career Fair!
What I Wish I Knew: Tips for Success in My Job or Internship
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 | 4:00 P - 5:00 PM | Berkeley Career Engagement: 2440 Bancroft Way |3rd Floor, Gold Room
Learn key tips on how to navigate your first internship or professional job from UC Berkeley alumni, who will share insights they wished they had known when starting out.
Topics will include:
Making the most out of your job/internship
Communicating effectively in the workplace
Building professional connections at work job/internships
Tracking your achievements and negotiating for growth opportunities or pay
Participating alumni:
Hafsah Syed, Account Executive, Ground Floor Public Affairs
Joseph Ham, Principal People Experience Partner, Genentech
Jully Kim, Senior Director, Technology Excellence, Autodesk
Roberto Arteaga, Field Representative, US Senate
Boehringer Ingelheim Info Session
Monday, April 21, 2025 | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Berkeley Career Engagement: 2440 Bancroft Way | 3rd Floor, Gold Room
Join us for an information session with Boehringer Ingelheim to explore their work in human pharmaceuticals, animal health, and biopharmaceutical contract manufacturing. Learn about career opportunities, connect with company representatives, and take the next step in your career journey!
NEW Workshop Series: Internship Success Sessions
Six Sessions: 4/17, 5/15, 5/29 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Berkeley Career Engagement, Blue Room (3rd Floor)
Join us in a supported workspace to research, prepare and apply for your ideal internship. Learn about opportunities for paid internships, micro-internships and more. Bring your laptop and friends to collaborate and get real-time feedback on internship opportunities, optimize your internship search and learn about additional tips and resources.
NOTE: These are drop in sessions. You can register for only one or all depending on the support you need.
Register for the session that best fits your schedule on Handshake.
Open Grad School Programs
Master of Applied Chemical Sciences (MACS)
Application Deadline: June 1, 2025
On behalf of UCLA’s Chemistry and Biochemistry Department, we are pleased to announce our new 2-year program, Master of Applied Chemical Sciences (MACS). MACS was designed in response to our industry partners' high demand for professional and well trained chemistry graduates. MACS courses will be taught by UCLA Chemistry & Biochemistry faculty and each student will be provided with an individual mentorship by one of the program’s faculty advisors.
The program will also routinely interface with industry research and business leaders from corporate sector, which includes materials and energy (3M, ExxonMobil, GE, Tesla, Applied Materials, IBM) and pharma and biotech (Pfizer, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Corteva Agrosciences) companies as well as multiple start-ups and several government and non-profit organizations.
As part of this program, it's anticipated a significant industrial recruiting effort on campus.
STEM Funding Opportunities
For Undergraduates
Paid Summer 2025 Undergraduate Research Placements:
Over 700 programs – NSF REU, NASA, NIH and other paid summer research opportunities for undergrads
For Financial Support in Graduate School
Fellowships and graduate programs in a wide variety of STEM disciplines:
For tips on applying and associated resources
For opportunities specifically in the Ocean Sciences
For opportunities specifically in Engineering
